Villagers from more than ten ethnic minorities took part in Wrestling Festival in Kengdong Village, Qiandongnan of southwest China’s Guizhou Province on Saturday. This annual event has been going on for thousands of years. /Xinhua Photo

Dong wrestling has a unique style. The two sides can’t directly touch each other by hands. Instead, competitors throw the opponent down by pulling a cotton tape which is entangled under the opponent’s armpit. / Xinhua Photo

During the festival, in addition to the grand wrestling competition, a bustling market and recreational activities such as bullfighting and bird fighting games are also held. / Xinhua Photo

The Dong ethnic group is one of Guizhou’s largest minority groups. The Dong people are primarily farmers and famous for their unique architecture and costumes. / Xinhua Photo